squirrels eating plastic

What squirrels should be eating … and what they are eating. Thanks to Harry Shuldman for this great picture …..

In his own words… “squirrel in Wash. Sq. Park forcing a wadded up plastic bag down its throat. I tried to shoo him away to stop him from eating the bag, but he was determined to finish it. This is why you need to throw your trash in the trash!”

About 100 million tons of plastic are produced each year and much of it is used to make one-use, disposable items.
Because plastic doesn't biodegrade these items, though only used for moments can last for decades, centuries, possibly forever. We are creating ever lasting rubbish in unsustainable amounts. Not suprisingly plastic litter in increasing exponentially and is now polluting the environment and maiming, even killing the animals who come in contact with it.
And its not just rubbish that is the problem. Many of the chemicals used in plastic are toxic and have been shown to leach out of the product. Other release extremely potent carcinogens when burnt. Tiny particles of plastic called micro plastics are no entering the food chain.
These are just some of the reasons why we boycott plastic. For more follow the link.

Plastic doesn't biodegrade so every bit of plastic trash has to be picked up and specially disposed of. If not it becomes everlasting litter. Not surprising that plastic rubbish is increasing exponentially and is now a major environmental threat. well not in our bin. We boycott trashy plastic and source compostable sustainable alternatives. We have been blogging about it since 2007. Welcome to a life less plastic. Click the image to find out more...

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